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L229 JKO

2008 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,542 mi
Last recorded163,542 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 JKO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 163,542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 162,965 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 162,145 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 162,145 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Aborted due to high CO reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 160,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

hand brake travels long

Fail 11 May 2022 160,498 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit CO (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

hand brake travels long

Pass 13 May 2021 160,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion forming on underside/components

tyres uneven wear

Fail 13 May 2021 160,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion forming on underside/components

tyres uneven wear

Pass 17 Jan 2020 159,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 158,823 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Slight play in the Offside Rear wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 154,468 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 154,468 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 145,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 145,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 139,452 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres worn on edges

slight leak from front downpipe joint

Pass 8 Aug 2014 137,203 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 133,805 miles

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2012

Oil leak

Slight Play in O/S Inner Rack Joint

Fail 11 Feb 2012 124,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight Play in O/S Inner Rack Joint

Pass 22 Jan 2011 116,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,848 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 92,105 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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L229 JKO is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L229 JKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L229 JKO is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is L229 JKO safe to buy?

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